Full-Time Paraprofessional - Chinese Immersion, English Side

Full-Time Paraprofessional - Chinese Immersion, English Side JobID: 5213 Position Type: Paraprofessionals Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Old State Elementary School Date Available: August 2026 Closing Date: 07/22/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Part-Time Paraprofessional - Chinese Immersion, English side Old State Elementary School POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the Building Principal, the Chinese Immersion Paraprofessional assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments. SALARY RANGE The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales TRAINING Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate: Assists in providing a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the students' needs, interests, and abilities. Demonstrates professionalism, maintain confidentiality, accept constructive feedback and maintain an atmosphere that promotes student learning. Supports the classroom teacher in instruction by engaging in planning, following plans outlined by the teacher, and working with individual students/small groups. Supports the classroom teacher in assessment by monitoring independent work, collecting academic/behavioral data, and assisting in keeping accurate/current record of student progress. Supports the classroom teacher in organization by performing clerical duties, assisting in gathering/developing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized work environment. Demonstrates characteristics of an effective team member by engaging in problem solving, and exhibiting flexibility, and cooperation. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Works continuously toward self-improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities. Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations. Assumes other responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources/Executive Director of Teaching and Learning MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Below are the qualifications for this position: High School diploma and passing ParaPro scores or a minimum of 60 college credits. State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit required. Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, and parents. Experience in working with students of varying abilities Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills Criminal background check and Tuberculin testing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: This position may require frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required. Additional demands may require moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding and other daily living activities. Assist with self-care plans such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and other daily living activities; physically assist students to engage in activities such as walking or eating, able to kneel and work on the floor with students, able to walk for long periods. Assistance with physically aggressive behaviors required. PHYSICAL AND EN…